Corn silked was reported at 89 percent complete, an increase of 14 percentage points from the previous week. Across the state, 15 percent of corn was reported to be in the dough stage. Overall corn was reported as looking good; however, reports indicated that some fields of corn were uneven due to the excess moisture.

 

Soybeans blooming was reported at 82 percent complete. Across the state, 37 percent of soybeans were reported to be setting pods. This is 18 percentage points above last year, but 4 percentage points below the five-year average. Some reports indicated that low-lying areas were turning yellow due to the excess moisture. Overall, disease was reported as minimal.

 

Oat harvest was reported at 42 percent complete across the state, 17 percentage points above the previous week. Oat harvest was delayed for some growers last week as fields were still too wet to get into. Many reports indicated that oat fields were lodged and weeds had begun to come through.

 

Second cutting hay neared completion statewide at 83 percent complete, while third cutting hay begun with 18 percent complete. Some second cutting hay was reported as being chopped back onto fields in Clark and Langlade Counties. Alfalfa was turning yellow due to saturated soils in Portage County. Many reports stated that it was difficult to make dry hay.

 

Winter wheat harvest was wrapping up for those growers that could get into their fields. Reported yields ranged from below average to excellent.

 

Excess moisture was reported as causing stress to vegetable crops in Clark County.

 

Mint was reported as being distilled in Columbia County.